Carrot Salad with Tahini and Crisped Chickpeas

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Cook Time
15-20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-ounce can, drained and patted dry on paper towels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup shelled, salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini
  • 2 tablespoons water, plus more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and red pepper flakes to taste
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Chef’s notes

Salad keeps well in the fridge for two days, but add chickpeas and pistachios just before serving to keep them crisp.
Can be served as a side at cookouts or piled atop leafy greens for a meal-like salad.
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